Able of, Ontents – Philips TS2556C User Manual

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Introduction

Welcome/Registration of Your TV ............................2

Safety/Precautions .....................................................3

Table of Contents .......................................................4

Features ......................................................................4

Basic Cable TV Hookups ..........................................5

Basic Antenna Hookups.............................................6

Basic TV to VCR Hookup.........................................7

Basic TV and Remote Operations .............................8

TV Remote Buttons ...................................................9

Onscreen MENU

✧ Setting the Language Control .................10

✧ Using the Tuner Control...................................11
✧ Using the Auto Program Control .....................12
✧ How to Add and Delete Channels....................13
✧ Using the External (Input Naming) Control....14
✧ Adjusting the TV Picture .................................15
✧Activating Contrast Plus (Black Stretch) Control 16
✧Activating Noise Reduction (Picture) Control .17
✧Setting the TV’s Clock......................................18
✧Activating the Timer Control............................18
✧Activating the Start-Up Channel ......................19
✧Setting the TV’s Start Time Control.................19
✧Setting the TV for Closed Caption ...................20
✧Using the Sleep Timer Control .........................21
✧Using the Volume Bar Control .........................22

SmartLock™

✧ Understanding the SmartLock Feature .......23

✧ Setting the SmartLock Access Code................24
✧ Setting the SmartLock to Block Channels.......25
✧ Setting SmartLock’s Blocking Options ...........26
✧ Blocking Using the Movie/TV Ratings .....27-28
✧ Using the SmartLock Review Screen...............29

Sound

✧ Setting the Treble Boost and

Bass Boost Controls.........................................30

✧ Setting the TV for Stereo Programs ................31
✧ Using the Input control with the Audio/Video

Input Jacks .......................................................32

Remote Control Operation

Using the SmartPicture™ Control ...............33

Using the SmartSound™ (AVL) Control.....34

Using SmartSurf™ (Alternate Channel) .................35

General Information

Tips if Something Isn’t Working ................36

Glossary of TV Terms..............................................37

Index ........................................................................37

Factory Service Locations ..................................38-39

Warranty...................................................................40

ABLE OF

ONTENTS

NOTE: This owner's manual is used with sev-
eral different television models. Not all fea-
tures (and drawings) discussed in this manual
will necessarily match those found with your
television system. This is normal and does not
require you contacting your dealer or request-
ing service.

Here are a few of the special features built into this
new Color Television:

SmartLock™ feature allows you to block the view-
ing of certain channel or external audio/video con-
nections were you might not want your children
viewing inappropriate material.

Infrared Remote Control works your TV set.

Standard broadcast (VHF/UHF) or Cable TV
(CATV) channel capability.

Stereo TV with built-in audio amplifier and twin
speaker system for receiving TV programs broadcast
in stereo sound. This TV can actually detect if the
signal being received is Stereo and adjust for it.

Closed Captioning allows the viewer to read TV
program dialogue or voice conversations as onscreen
text.

Automatic Programming of Channels for quick
and easy selection of favorite stations available in
your area.

Onscreen Features (in either English, French, or
Spanish) show helpful messages for setting of TV
controls.

Audio/Video Jackpanel for direct connections with
VCRs (or other video accessories) providing quality
TV picture and sound playback.

On Timer automatically turns the TV ON at a preset
time, and channel.

Sleeptimer automatically turns the TV OFF at preset
times.

SmartPicture™ allows you to set the picture color,
tint, contrast, etc. for various types of programming
such as Personal (picture controls the way you set
them), Sports, Movies, or Weak Signals with the push
of one button.

SmartSound™ controls allow you to set the sound
controls for various types of listening programs such
as Personal (sound controls the way you set them),
Theater, Music, or Voice with the push of one button.

SmartPicture™, SmartSound™, SmartSurf™, and SmartLock™ are all

registered trademarks of Philips Consumer Electronics Company.